Venue: Subaru Park — Chester, Pennsylvania
Scheduled Kickoff: 7:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT
Surface: Natural grass
Capacity: ~18,500
Atmosphere: One of MLS’s most intimidating riverfront venues; Union supporters create a loud, hostile environment despite the club’s current struggles.
Weather Forecast — Chester, PA
Temperature: 83°F at kickoff
Humidity: 66%
Wind: 7 mph SSW
Rain Chance: 20%
Match Impact:
Warm, humid conditions slow tempo late
Slight wind favors diagonal balls and wide play
Subaru Park’s tight sightlines amplify crowd pressure
Injury Report — CURRENT ROSTERS
Seattle Sounders FC
Jordan Morris — FW: Active
Raúl Ruidíaz — FW: Active
João Paulo — MF: Active
Yeimar Gómez Andrade — DF: Active
Injuries:
Albert Rusnák — MF: Out (ankle)
Nouhou Tolo — DF: Day‑to‑day (hamstring)
Philadelphia Union
Daniel Gazdag — MF: Active
Julián Carranza — FW: Active
Jack McGlynn — MF: Active
Jakob Glesnes — DF: Active
Injuries:
Andre Blake — GK: Out (knee)
Kai Wagner — DF: Day‑to‑day (groin)
Key Tactical Matchups
1. Jordan Morris (SEA) vs. Jakob Glesnes (PHI)
Morris’ pace and vertical runs remain elite.
Glesnes is Philadelphia’s most reliable defender but has struggled with speed this season.
Seattle’s best scoring chances come from Morris attacking the left channel.
2. Daniel Gazdag (PHI) vs. João Paulo (SEA)
Gazdag is Philadelphia’s most important creator and penalty‑box connector.
João Paulo’s defensive coverage and tempo control are crucial for Seattle.
If Gazdag finds pockets between lines, Union’s attack becomes dangerous.
3. Raúl Ruidíaz (SEA) vs. Union CB pairing
Ruidíaz’s movement and finishing remain elite.
Philadelphia’s center‑backs have conceded multiple goals from cut‑backs and second‑ball situations.
Seattle can exploit defensive lapses in the box.
4. Julián Carranza (PHI) vs. Yeimar Gómez Andrade (SEA)
Carranza’s diagonal runs and pressing intensity are key to Union’s attack.
Yeimar’s physicality and positioning are strong, but he can be exposed by quick combinations.
This duel determines Philadelphia’s ability to generate high‑value chances.
Recent Team Form
Seattle Sounders FC (7‑5‑3)
Last 5 matches: 3‑1‑1
Goals For: 24
Goals Against: 18
Road Record: 3‑3‑1
Form Summary:
Morris in strong form
Ruidíaz scoring consistently
Defense improving but still vulnerable to counters
Road performances solid
Philadelphia Union (2‑10‑4)
Last 5 matches: 0‑4‑1
Goals For: 16
Goals Against: 34
Home Record: 1‑5‑2
Form Summary:
Gazdag still producing chances
Carranza providing effort but limited service
Defense leaking goals at a high rate
Missing Blake significantly weakens goalkeeping stability
Series History
All‑time MLS meetings: Seattle leads 8‑4‑3
At Subaru Park: Even (3‑3‑1)
Scoring Trends:
Average goals per match: 2.6
Seattle averages 1.5 goals per match vs Philadelphia
Philadelphia tends to struggle against Seattle’s vertical pace
Seattle has historically controlled this fixture, though Subaru Park has produced tight matches.
Betting Trends
Philadelphia has conceded 2+ goals in 8 of last 10 matches
Seattle has scored in 9 straight matches
Seattle overs hit in 6 of last 9
Philadelphia home matches hit BTTS in 6 of last 8
MATCH ODDS
Seattle Sounders FC + 245
Philadelphia Union + 105
Draw + 280
Over 3 + 105 Under 3 – 115
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, July 24, 2026
